Mount Catherine está a 2629 metros de altitude em Egypt, Africa.
Este pico é classificado como Fold Mountain.
Altitude
2629 m
Proeminência
— m
Coordenadas
28,509000, 33,944000
Tipo
fold_mountain
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Sobre esta montanha
Mount Catherine (2629m) is a fold mountain in Egypt. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.
The topographic contour map of Mount Catherine (2629m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,629m summit).
Perfil de elevação
The east–west elevation profile of Mount Catherine (2629m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,629m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Mount Catherine (2629m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Mount Catherine (2629m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,629m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
Mount Catherine (2629m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.
